Vayots Dzor, Armenia’s most renowned wine region, is a high-altitude, mountainous landscape where viticulture dates back over 6,000 years. Home to the world’s oldest known winery at Areni-1, this remote region has long been a stronghold of indigenous varieties, particularly Areni, a resilient red grape prized for its bright acidity and refined structure. The extreme terroir—marked by volcanic soils, intense sunlight, and dramatic diurnal shifts—yields wines of remarkable freshness and depth. With a resurgence of both traditional karas (clay amphorae) winemaking and modern techniques, Vayots Dzor is reclaiming its place as one of the world’s most historically significant wine regions.
